Coolwater Investor Summit in San Francisco

​You’re invited to join us for the Coolwater Investor Summit (CIS) in San Francisco on May 12, 2026.

​CIS brings together top investors, thought leaders, and innovators for a day of insightful discussions, exclusive networking, and strategic opportunities within the venture ecosystem.

​Following the strong success of our Coolwater Investor Summit in New York City last November, where we had 300+ confirmed guests — nearly 200 of whom were LPs — we’re excited to bring this momentum to San Francisco for another high-impact gathering of the venture community.

​About Coolwater Capital

​Coolwater Capital has been at the forefront of the innovation ecosystem—supporting the launch of more than 330+ funds, which have collectively invested in over 11,000 companies across diverse industries and raised more than $5.5B since graduating from our program.

​This year’s summit will showcase the next generation of emerging VCs, along with the themes, trends, and insights shaping today’s market.

​Coolwater Investor Summit

​May 12, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM PT

​4:00 PM – 4:10 PM: Welcome & Opening Remarks
Overview of the event, format, and what to expect throughout the afternoon.

​4:10 PM – 4:25 PM - Keynote: The State of Emerging Managers (U.S. & Global Outlook)
A 15-minute keynote covering:

• ​The current landscape for emerging managers in the U.S.

• ​Key challenges and opportunities in today’s market environment

• ​International perspectives and global trends shaping the ecosystem

• ​What LPs and GPs should expect in this day and age

​4:25 PM – 4:40 PM: Featured Manager Pitches – Session I

• ​3 minutes each

• ​Highlighting top-performing and high-potential funds

​4:40 PM – 4:55 PM: 1:1 LP-GP Speed Networking – Round I

• ​3 minutes per meeting

• ​Structured, high-impact introductions

​4:55 PM – 5:10 PM: Featured Manager Pitches – Session II

• ​3 minutes each

• ​Showcasing additional standout managers

​5:10 PM – 5:25 PM: 1:1 LP-GP Speed Networking – Round II

• ​3 minutes per meeting

• ​Focused relationship-building opportunities

​5:25 PM – 7:00 PM: Networking
Informal networking with LPs, emerging managers, and ecosystem leaders.